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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimTouringGrand TouringCoastSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,840 $23,895 $23,120 $24,020
Base Invoice $19,941 $22,862 $22,194 $23,058
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,500      
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325    
Cargo mat 75 75    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050    
Floor mats     235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,290      
Door sill trim plates 100 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260    
Cargo mat 60 60    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,004 1,002    
Floor mats     185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100
Options (change) 3,075 1,575 365 365
Options (change) 2,714 1,422 285 285
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $24,790 $26,345 $24,335 $25,235
Total Invoice $23,530 $25,159 $23,329 $24,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,288
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimTouringGrand TouringCoastSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4184hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG27/36 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,790$26,345$24,335$25,235
Adjustments for Features-1,140-3,2650-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,650$23,080$24,335$24,660
Cost Above Minimum$570$0$0$325
Total Invoice$23,530$25,159$23,329$24,193
Adjustments for Features-1,082-3,1180-551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,448$22,041$23,329$23,642
Cost Above Minimum$407$0$0$313

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimTouringGrand TouringCoastSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player  $125$125
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,950$5,075$1,810$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$3,265$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,082-3,1180-551

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length175.6 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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